The current institutional design of the National Press Council contains four structural issues that undermine the principles of effective, balanced, and diverse representation, as well as its connection to the will of the profession.
Associations Facing Tax Pressure: Three paths to reform
14/09/202616847 min
Associations face a heavy tax burden that threatens their financial and operational sustainability. To address this, current tax policies must be reviewed to create a system that reflects the unique, non-profit nature of civil society organizations.
“People see there is wealth, but it is poorly distributed”
05/08/202632824 min
“People see there is wealth, but it is poorly distributed” Klarissa Krause, Dr. Mohammed Masbah Interview: The 2025 GenZ 212 protests in Morocco erupted due to systemic problems in the distribution of resources and development across the country. Despite the movement’s initial momentum among young people and Moroccan society more broadly, the lack of centralised coordination and outbreak of violence among protesters ultimately caused a reversal in public support. Nevertheless, the protests succeeded in extracting...
How Can Morocco Move Beyond “Two Speeds”?
11/03/2026133443 min
The new generation of territorial development programs is expected to address the structural challenges associated with “Two-Speed Morocco.” However, the adopted methodology risks institutionalizing a parallel governance framework that may undermine the constitutional architecture of territorial governance for development.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2nd Edition of the Rabat Policy Forum 2026
28/12/202510079 min
Fractured Social Contract: Citizens, State, and Trust in Institutions in MENA
Press Self-Regulation: Another Step Backward
15/10/2025169889 min
Following the government’s takeover of the National Press Council in its previous form and the subsequent rollback of several achievements, eight major challenges undermine press self-regulation in Morocco.
Urban Surveillance Cameras: Balancing Security Requirements and Human Rights Protection
19/09/2025373696 min
The adoption of urban surveillance systems in Morocco faces several challenges in balancing security requirements with the protection of individual rights. This is compounded by the absence of a comprehensive institutional framework that ensures coordination among various stakeholders, guarantees efficient resource mobilization, and upholds the principle of spatial justice.
State and Regions: Territorial contracting without guarantees
15/08/2025382554 min
The outcomes of program contracts between the state and regions reflect promising prospects for accelerating advanced regionalization. However, the weak legal basis and limited accompanying measures constrain the effectiveness of this mechanism.
The Private Sector Lobby in the Moroccan Parliament
18/07/2025163427 min
The lack of a clear legal framework governing how permanent committees interact with private sector actors results in unorganized and informal interactions. This absence of structure may harm principles of transparency and equality.
Why Is the Government Funding Private Press Salaries?
25/06/2025186640 min
Since the COVID-19 crisis, the Moroccan government has been covering the expenses of private press companies. Over four years, the subsidies have amounted to more than 1.5 billion dirhams, a practice that harms independence, pluralism, and freedom of expression in the country Introduction Employees of private press companies have received public financial support amounting to 1.5 billion dirhams,including about 325 million dirhams at the end of the previous government’s term (2016-2021) and more than 1...